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Ipe vs TikZ Editor: catalog facts
Ipe	TikZ Editor
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free to use on the web and as a desktop app.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web	macOS, Web
LaTeX text entry that matches the main document Precise snapping for geometric figures	Drag elements and the TikZ code updates instantly Keeps your existing code formatting intact
Requires familiarity with LaTeX to get the most from it Focused on technical figures rather than general illustration	Limited public information about features and development Useful only for TikZ and LaTeX workflows
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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